MANLIUS – The village of Manlius is officially under new rule, as village President Robin Hewitt was sworn in at Tuesday’s board meeting.

Previous village President Gene Menard walked out of February’s board meeting after submitting his letter of resignation.

Menard had explained his reason for leaving was because the board had argued for almost a year on a request from resident Tammy Benson to increase the two village liquor licenses to three. The issue made the agenda several times and failed twice, according to Menard.